It’s the grand opening of the hotel, and everything has to be pawfect, especially for movie star guest Greta Garbark. But how can Rufus keep the puparazzi from hounding Ms. Garbark? And what will Ms. Coco do when a (very itchy) problem hits the hotel?

Available in hardcover and paperback.
Full-color chapter book.
Ages 5 to 8.
Abrams, 2024.

Co-author: Donna Gephart
Illustrator: Josh Cleland

“Playful puns by Gephart and Houran, accompanied by lovable characters expressively illustrated by Cleland in vibrant colors and textures, set up this chapter book for a howlingly good beginning.” - Publishers Weekly

“This funny early chapter book will easily find an audience... [First in] a waggish new series tailor-made for dog lovers.” - Kirkus Reviews

“The writing is strong and the dog hotel premise can easily be expanded for an audience in the ever-growing early chapter book genre.” - School Library Journal

Famous horror writer Silas Fang is coming to stay at the Woofmore. Mr. Fang spends all his time thinking about scary things, so he needs a vacation with nothing spooky. Just rainbows, unicorns, and bubbles! Rufus is happy to oblige. It should be easy—after all, the Woofmore is not haunted…or is it?

Available in hardcover (paperback coming soon).
Full-color chapter book.
Ages 5 to 8.
Abrams, 2024.

Co-author: Donna Gephart
Illustrator: Josh Cleland

“Rufus and friends are back in this second book of the laugh-out-loud series centering around the Woofmore Hotel for dogs…. Sweet and hilarious, this story will delight young readers who like a little spookiness in their stories.” - School Library Journal

“A tail-wagger of a second episode.” - Booklist

It’s winter and the Woofmore is on thin ice. The hotel is down to just one guest, champion figure skater Furya LaBone. Furya has hit a ruff patch, too. She needs a showstopper move for her big competition—something special to bow-WOW the crowd. But how can she come up with one when the local ice rink is closed? Rufus’s mind is spinning as fast as Furya on skates! How can he save the VIP and the Woofmore?

Coming soon in hardcover!
Full-color chapter book.
Ages 5 to 8.
Abrams, 2025.

Co-author: Donna Gephart
Illustrator: Josh Cleland